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Trump’s $1.4 billion crypto fortune sparks outrage: ‘His infinite greed is disgusting’

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Democrats Elizabeth Warren and Juliana Stratton on Wednesday accused US President Donald Trump of profiting from cryptocurrency while in office, after his latest financial disclosures revealed more than $1.4 billion in income from his family's crypto ventures in 2025 . "The crypto legislation heading to the Senate floor must stop the President and his family from continuing to profit off crypto," Warren, the Democratic senator from Massachusetts, said. In 2025, Trump reported over $1.4 billion in income from cryptocurrency ventures, making it the largest source of his income. Democrats like Elizabeth Warren have called for legislation to stop President Trump and his family from profiting from cryptocurrency while he is in office. Trump's cryptocurrency earnings are controversial because they raise potential conflict-of-interest concerns, given the favorable policies for the crypto industry during his presidency. Trump's $2.2 billion windfall in 2025 came from his cryptocurrency ventures, real estate holdings, and other investments, with crypto being the largest contributor. The White House denied conflict-of-interest allegations, stating that neither Trump nor his family has engaged in such conflicts and maintained that his actions were in the best interest of the American people. Illinois Lieutenant Governor and Democratic Senate candidate Juliana Stratton also criticized the president, writing on X: "Donald Trump uses the office of the president to make billions while American families struggle to afford their basic needs. His infinite greed is disgusting." The reactions came after Trump's annual financial disclosure filed with the US Office of Government Ethics showed, as per Reuters report, that cryptocurrency has become the largest source of his income, benefiting from an industry that has seen favorable policy changes under his administration. Stay updated with the latest Trending , India , World and US news.

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The reactions came after Trump's annual financial disclosure filed with the US Office of Government Ethics showed, as per Reuters report, that cryptocurrency has become the largest source of his income, benefiting from an industry that has seen favorable policy changes under his administration.

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